Wildcats News

Feb. 6 - Musical Concert Beetlejuice Jr. 7:00 P.M. @ WHS

Feb. 7 - Musical Concert Beetlejuice Jr. 7:00 P.M. @ WHS

Feb. 8 - Musical Concert Beetlejuice Jr. 11:00 A.M. # WHS

Feb. 11 - Orchestra Concert grades 6th - 12th starting at 6:00 P.M. @ WHS

Feb. 18 - Incoming 6th grader tour starting at 6:00 @ WMS

Feb. 25 - Wildcat Choir Concert 6:30 P.M. @ WHS

Feb. 28 - Student of the Month 8:00 @ WMS Library

Happy February! I hope you’re having a great start to the year and that this newsletter finds you well. This month is full of musical activities. Please join us for our many performances including Beetlejuice Jr.

As we continue with the winter season, please be mindful of weather-related school closings. In the event of inclement weather, student and staff safety is a top priority. Please stay informed through one of the many communication options from our district: school website, social media, local TV and radio, email, phone call, or text message alerts.

Finally, we greatly value your continued partnership to keep our students and school safe. For updates see our website at siouxcityschools.org or use our mobile app.

Joe Hardin - principal

Our yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year begins. Watch for special announcements.

The following students have shown exemplary conduct at West Middle and demonstrated qualities that fit the West motto: We Are West...Welcoming, Engaged, Safe & Trustworthy. Yay, students! Keep up the good work.

6th grade: Santiago Nguyen Salomon, Alex Gonzalez Gomez, Ramirez Mateo Marcos, Mariel Ramirez Vazquez, Johnny Chilel-Chalma, Brianna Hernandez Rivera

7th grade: Mya Anderson, Jason Greer, Ashlynn Guerrero, Payten Mace-Smith, DJ Zaccardi

8th grade: Ian Valadez, Zoey Girard, Aubrey Wagner, Brendin Wagner, Ashton Mathison

January Staff Member of the Month: Congratulations and thanks to Ms. Jaime Woodard as January staff member of the month! Ms. Woodard is a fantastic teacher and even better person! She is beyond patient with challenging students and has some of the best strategies to work through difficult concepts with students who just need extra supports. She is always very punctual and is willing to go above and beyond to make WMS a better place. She cannot be thanked enough for all she does. Ms. Woodard always goes above and beyond to support the 6th grade students, both general education and special education. She is a constant advocate for their learning needs AND is always working to help them become advocates for themselves. She never settles for just good enough and always pushes our students to work and grow to the best of their abilities. The kids love her warm and kind demeanor, but she does not let them fool themselves into being anything less than they can be. She is a vital member of our team, and I truly do not know how we could function without her. In addition, she serves on our Behavior Leadership Team for behavior.

Thanks, Jaime for making WEST, BEST!

For February we want to emphasize the importance of home safety. There are potential hazards we want to prevent. Follow these guidelines:

• Check your heating systems.
• Clean out chimneys and fireplaces.
• Closely monitor any burning fires or candles.
• Check your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways to prevent slips and falls.
• Keep an emergency kit in your home that includes flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, extra medicine, and baby items.
• If you lose power, your kit should also include food and water for three days for each family member, warm clothing if you have to evacuate, and toys and games for children.
• Wear layers of light and warm clothing, a wind-resistant coat, waterproof shoes, and a hat, gloves, and scarf.
• Work slowly when engaged in outdoor tasks, such as shoveling your driveway or removing snow from your car.
• Take a friend and carry a charged cell phone when participating in outdoor activities.
• resource: https://www.chcw.org/8-winter-safety-tips/

Families interested in receiving food assistance can call West High (712-279-6772) and ask for Pam Husk. IJAG can put together a box or two for you to pick up.

Feb. 17 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day for teachers

Mar. 20 - End of 3rd Quarter

Mar. 25 - Conferences @ WMS

Mar. 27 - Conferences @ WMS / NO SCHOOL for students

Mar. 28 - NO SCHOOL - Conference Exchange Day

Apr. 16 - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 P.M.

Apr. 17-21 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

May 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 27 - NHS Graduation

May 28 - WHS Graduation

May 29 - EHS Graduation

May 29 - Last Day of School for students / Early Dismissal @ 12:45 P.M. / End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester

May 30 - Teacher workday

The District’s new mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile app to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news.

Download the Sioux City Community School District app today from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. (Please note: If you have an older version of the District mobile app, you will need to delete that app before downloading the new app.)